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Acne (Root Cause) Treatment in Pasadena
12 holistic practitioners in Pasadena who can help with Acne (Root Cause). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
12 Practitioners
2 Treatments
1+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Acne (Root Cause)
Gabriel treats acne from INSIDE OUT—acne is external manifestation of internal imbalance (hormones, gut, inflammation, detox). Topicals address surface only, temporary. Protocol: 1) Balance hormones (reduce androgens via diet, supplements—saw palmetto, spearmint tea, DIM), 2) Reverse insulin resista...
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Key Supplements
- Zinc 30-50mg/day (CRITICAL—anti-androgen, healing, oil regulation, most acne patients deficient, take with food), Vitamin A 10,000-25,000 IU or Cod Liver Oil (skin cell turnover, reduces sebum—but don't megadose, Accutane is synthetic vitamin A), Omega-3 2-4g/day (anti-inflammatory), DIM (Diindolylmethane) 200mg/day (metabolizes estrogen, reduces androgens), Saw Palmetto 320mg/day (blocks DHT—anti-androgen, especially for men), Spearmint Tea 2 cups/day (anti-androgen—proven in women, lowers free testosterone), Vitamin D3 5000 IU (immune, anti-inflammatory), NAC 1200mg 2x/day (antioxidant, liver support, reduces inflammation), Probiotics 50B CFU (gut-skin axis), Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) 2-4g/day (reduces oil production—controversial, some respond dramatically), Berberine 500mg 3x/day (if insulin resistant—lowers insulin which reduces androgens), Vitex (Chasteberry) 400mg (hormonal acne in women—supports progesterone), Curcumin 1g 2x/day (anti-inflammatory), Green tea extract (EGCG—antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, may reduce sebum), Vitamin E 400 IU (antioxidant, healing), Selenium 200mcg (antioxidant), Topical: Tea Tree Oil 5% (antimicrobial—as effective as benzoyl peroxide, less irritating), Niacinamide (B3) serum (reduces oil, inflammation, pore size), Azelaic Acid 10-20% (antimicrobial, unclogs pores, fades marks), Salicylic Acid 2% (BHA—exfoliates, unclogs pores, anti-inflammatory), Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5-5% (antimicrobial—kills P. acnes, but drying, start low), Retinoid (vitamin A derivative—increases cell turnover, unclogs pores, start slow, irritating initially—Differin/adapalene OTC, tretinoin prescription), Gentle cleanser (fragrance-free, non-comedogenic), Oil-free moisturizer (even oily skin needs moisture)
Key Lab Markers
- Clinical diagnosis (comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, cysts), Hormonal panel (especially if hormonal acne suspected): Testosterone (total and free—often HIGH), DHEA-S, DHT (if available), Estrogen, Progesterone (often LOW relative to estrogen), SHBG (often LOW in acne—more free androgens), LH/FSH ratio (if PCOS suspected), Fasting insulin and glucose (insulin resistance drives androgens—test even if normal weight), HbA1c, Comprehensive stool test (gut-skin axis, dysbiosis), Food sensitivity panel (dairy, gluten), Zonulin (intestinal permeability), Vitamin D, Zinc (serum or taste test), Vitamin A, Omega-3 Index, hs-CRP (inflammation), IGF-1 (if high dairy intake—milk raises IGF-1), Thyroid panel (if other symptoms), Liver enzymes (baseline if considering Accutane), Lipids (if considering Accutane)
Practitioners in Pasadena for Acne (Root Cause)
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#1
83.6GPS
Muscle Lab
RelevantMedical staff·Certified recovery specialists
4.6(89)
2381 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
✓ IV Nutrient TherapyCryotherapy
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(626) 469-4434#2
90GPS
Paracelsus Natural Family Health
VerifiedParacelsus Natural Family Health Center·ND/DO Team
4.5(50)
Paracelsus Natural Family Health, Pasadena, CA 91101
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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89.4GPS
Optimal Health & Wellness
VerifiedDr. Clement Lee, NMD·NMD, Licensed ND (ND-385), Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine 2009, BS Biological Sciences UC Irvine, AANP, CNDA, NAEM, NATI, Hackett Hemwall Foundation prolotherapy training
4.7(89)
202 S Lake Ave, Suite 298, Pasadena, CA 91101
iv nutrient therapyhormone therapyWestern Herbal Medicine
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(626) 869-8946#4
89GPS
LALIM Health
VerifiedDr. April Soto·MD, FAAFP, FAIHM
4.5(50)
LALIM Health, South Pasadena, CA 91030
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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87GPS
Shine Health and Wellness
VerifiedDr. Kimberley Shine·MD
4.5(50)
Shine Health and Wellness, Pasadena, CA 91101
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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85GPS
Dr. Reem Sharhan ND
VerifiedDr. Reem Sharhan·ND
4.5(50)
Dr. Reem Sharhan ND, Pasadena, CA 91101
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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85GPS
Dr. Max's Healing Center
Dr. Max Healing Center·DC
4.5(50)
Dr. Max's Healing Center, Pasadena, CA 91101
Chiropractic Care
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85GPS
Wuxia Integrative Medicine
Wuxia Acupuncture·L.Ac Team
4.5(50)
Wuxia Integrative Medicine, Pasadena, CA 91107
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(626) 639-3887#9
85GPS
Dr. Sarah Thompson Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Sarah Thompson, ND·ND
4.9(0)
Pasadena, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Sarah Thompson Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Sarah Thompson, ND·ND
4.9(0)
Pasadena, CA
naturopathic medicine
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